Veteran quarterback Chad Henne said Sunday he has the green light from offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch to audible as much as he wants to.

“He’s pretty much given us all the tools. Whatever we see out there, if we have to throw it every down because they’re giving so many guys at the line of scrimmage, we’ll throw it,’’ Henne said.

He added, “It’s still difficult at times because the defense is throwing everything at us right now, but if we see something we like, we have the green light to go get it. That’s what makes a good quarterback in this league, getting in the right plays,’’ he said.

“Jedd has been putting a lot in our shoulders, more audibles, but it’s really just taking ownership of it. If I see something out there and I check out of something, he gets excited. It’s exciting for us because it shows him that we’re understanding the defense, understanding the offense and getting in the best plays that will work,’’ Henne said.

Henne has a better grasp of Fisch's offense since this is his second year of running it.

Henne also said the depth in the wide receiver corps has enabled them to overcome the absence of Ace Sanders, who has been suspended for the first four games and is skipping training camp to get treatment, and Cecil Shorts, who is out at least two weeks with a hamstring sprain.

“It’s tough with those guys being out, but that’s why we drafted two guys (Marqise Lee and Allen Robinson). They’re coming along very well and other guys are stepping up. I think we have more depth at that position (than last year) and that is a great sign,’’ he said.

Of being a leader now that he has been named the starter, Henne said, “I think leadership is a quality that I present to the coaching staff and this organization. If I can guide these guys around and help them out, it’ll just accelerate their play on the field. That’s my job to do. If I fail at it, that’s my own fault.’’

Henne also was lauded by coach Gus Bradley for his play in the first three days of camp.

“He’s been awesome, awesome. I know his completion percentage is up there in the 70 per cent (range). He’s just really solid, really good. Mastery. That’s a good word for him. He just feels really comfortable,’’ Bradley said.